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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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How Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. is building a new website
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As BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (RSTBC) work more closely together on improving recreation opportunities across the province, we wanted to share this exciting guest blog from our friends at RSTBC. Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. (RSTBC) provides public recreation opportunities by developing, maintaining, and managing a network of sites and trails across…
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Top 10 barrier-free experiences at BC Parks
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We’re highlighting our top 10 barrier-free experiences in provincial parks across the province to celebrate National AccessAbility week. Everyone belongs in nature, and we’ve been working hard to improve accessibility in frontcountry parks and remove barriers to participation. We recognize that accessibility means different things to everyone. Several of the park experiences outlined below include…
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BC Parks maps
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The BC Parks map is a great resource when planning a trip to BC Parks. Once you zoom in, it provides key travel information, including: Some of the newest features include: How to use the interactive map features: The BC Parks map offers a variety of useful filters to help you plan your trip with…
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ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park wildfire risk reduction project
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ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park is in the Saanichton Peninsula on southern Vancouver Island. The park is beside the community of North Saanich and provides recreation and naturalist opportunities for both residents and visitors. ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park is also within the wildland urban interface, an important area for wildfire planning and prevention. Why is the park significant? …
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Funding available for community-led projects – apply now!
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BC Parks is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for the 2025/26 Community Park Enhancement Fund (Community PEF). This funding supports community-led conservation and recreation projects in BC Parks thanks to funding from BC Parks licence plates. Applications are now open! Click here to apply. Application deadline: Friday, May 30th, 2025. How much…
